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BVI Bareboat Yacht Charters: Sail Independently

A BVI bareboat charter gives experienced sailors the freedom to captain their own monohull or catamaran and explore the British Virgin Islands at their own pace. My Caribbean Charters works with established bareboat operators to help you compare yacht types, availability and charter terms for your dates.

Most bareboat operators require the skipper to demonstrate appropriate sailing experience and may request a sailing resume or recognized certification. Requirements vary by operator and yacht. If you do not meet the bareboat qualifications, we can help you explore a skippered charter instead.

For BVI planning inspiration, explore our British Virgin Islands yacht charter guide, or tell us your dates, group size and preferred yacht type for a personalized recommendation.

Bareboat Catamaran or Monohull: Which Is Right for You?

A monohull offers a traditional sailing feel and can appeal to experienced sailors who enjoy responsive handling. A catamaran generally provides more living space, a shallower draft and greater stability at anchor, making it popular with families and groups. The best choice depends on your sailing experience, group size, comfort preferences and budget.
Professional yacht skipper for a BVI charter

Need a Skipper Instead of Going Bareboat?

If your group prefers not to take full responsibility for the yacht, ask about adding a professional skipper where available. A skippered charter is different from a fully crewed, all-inclusive charter: provisioning, meals, skipper expenses and other costs may remain your responsibility depending on the operator and contract.

Bareboat vs. Crewed Yacht Charter

Choose bareboat when your group has the required sailing experience and wants responsibility for navigation, provisioning and life aboard. If you prefer a professional crew to handle navigation and onboard service, explore our all-inclusive crewed yacht charters. We can help you compare the two options before you book.

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As a previous Chef and First Mate, Andrea understands what it takes to run a great charter. As such, she is a fantastic broker, pairing yachts and crew with those looking for fun and a memorable vacation!
Judy Brown
Judy Brown
They set us up on a great 40 foot boat and we sailed four days in the Virgin Islands and then sailed to Saint Martin and had a wonderful trip
Alan Lawson
Alan Lawson
Our captain Steve and chef Andrea were absolutely amazing. This was my first time sailing so I did not know what to expect. They made the trip go by with comfort and ease. We were definitely in good hands and I would recommend to anyone who wants a great experience! Also helps they laughed at our groups ridiculous comments and jokes.
Shannon Dawson
Shannon Dawson
Just spent an AMAZING week cruising with Captain Steve and Chef Andrea! It was the holiday of a lifetime! Steve is an experienced and skilful sailor and we felt at ease with the boat in his hands especially in windy conditions! Andrea produces the most incredible, nutritious, delicious food in plentiful quantities! They know the best anchorages, snorkelling areas and watering holes! Cannot recommend enough! Five stars from us
Jane Love
Jane Love
We just came off a fantastic week long cruise in the BVI on a Lagoon 42 cat with Capt. Steve as our skipper. We can't say enough good things about Steve. We've done a couple of cruises before and Steve made this one of our best. First off, he gently explained that our planned itinerary would probably not be too comfortable given the wind and swell conditions last week. We re-routed on his recommendations and still hit the places we wanted to see and did the things we wanted to do. He's incredibly knowledgeable about every island...what to do, what to see, where to eat...you can tell he lives on these islands and loves it. He even accompanied us on a couple of our excursions. Best of all, he was always very polite and considerate, especially with one of our group that wasn't as comfortable on the boat and in the dinghy as the rest of us. If you want someone that will have your best interests in mind, will take the time to understand your needs and desires for your trip, and do it all comfortably and safely, you'll be in good hands.
Mikle Nootons
Mikle Nootons
Our family had a great experience on the Ad Astra this week with Sean and Shiann and Andrea. It was so enjoyable, in fact, we booked another charter with them 2 days after the first! The crew was very knowledgeable and friendly, and very accommodating to our requests. Plus doing two trips with them was really great as we got to explore even more of the BVI!
Jessica Spruill
We just returned from an incredible trip sailing around St. Thomas and St. John in the USVI. Andrea with MyCaribbean Charters was the absolute best in not only helping me book a charter as our broker but truly helped me plan this trip of a lifetime as I had never a trip like this before. Andrea was incredibly responsive and super helpful throughout. Our charter experience was unbelievable and Captain Sean on the SY Freestyle could not have been better for our group. We had an amazing experience and will most definitely be using MCC again in the future!
Bethanie Parker
We had a great experience! The boat was well appointed and very well kept. We loved our captain, Ron! Andrea was fabulous with all our questions and requests.
Joel Wright

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